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A member asked:

Can i skip a period on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed if i've already taken a sugar pill in the green section from saturday?

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Dr. Matthew Wilson answered

Probably: I would recommend you start the next pack by taking 2 today, then go back to 1 per day.

Answered 11/11/2013

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